Persian Gulf

"Had A Very Fruitful Meeting With Iran's Defence Minister": Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 6, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he had a "very fruitful" meeting with his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Amir Hatami and discussed ways to bolster bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues, including the situation in Afghanistan.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Arrives In Iran

India News | Press Trust India | Saturday September 5, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Tehran where he will meet his Iranian counterpart and discuss bilateral defence ties, a day after he urged the Persian Gulf countries to resolve their differences through dialogue based on mutual respect.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Leaves Russia For Iran

India News | Press Trust India | Saturday September 5, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday left Moscow for Iran where he will meet his Iranian counterpart and discuss bilateral defence ties, a day after he urged the Persian Gulf countries to resolve their differences through dialogue based on mutual respect.

Flight Carrying Swabs Of Indians In Coronavirus-Hit Iran May Reach Delhi Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 6, 2020

The government is in talks with Iranian authorities to bring back Indians from the Persian Gulf country, senior officials said on Friday.

Middle East's $2 Trillion Wealth Could Be Gone by 2034, Says IMF

World News | Anthony DiPaola, Bloomberg | Friday February 7, 2020

The Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf face a budget reckoning and risk squandering their $2 trillion in financial wealth within 15 years as oil demand nears peak levels, according to the International Monetary Fund.

PM Reaffirms Support To Dialogue For Maintaining Peace In Persian Gulf

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 27, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's support for giving priority to diplomacy, dialogue and confidence-building for maintaining peace and security in the Persian Gulf amid tensions in the region, as he held in-depth talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhan

Indian Warships To Stay Longer In Persian Gulf, But Won't Join US Bloc

India News | Reuters | Thursday July 18, 2019

Indianwarshipsescorting merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf will remain deployed for the longer term, officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, as tensions between Iran and Western powers rise.

Parties To Iran Nuclear Deal Meet Amid Threat Of Collapse

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 28, 2019

Diplomats from the remaining parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord are meeting in Vienna to discuss ways to stop the deal collapsing amid tension in the Persian Gulf.

With Memories Of MH17 Downing Over Ukraine, Airlines Avoid Persian Gulf

World News | Rick Noack, The Washington Post | Saturday June 22, 2019

Several international airlines said Friday that they had begun diverting flights to avoid some of the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, where Iran shot down a U.S. drone a day earlier. The incident sparked concerns over a military escalation, as President Donald Trump initially ordered a retaliatory attack against Iran, even ...

Navy Officers Board Indian Crude Oil Carriers Amid Persian Gulf Tension

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Saturday June 22, 2019

With the distinct possibility of a military conflict between the United States and Iran, the Indian Navy is set to embark officers and sailors onboard Indian crude oil carriers which enter and exit the Persian Gulf.

Amid Gulf Tension, Navy Deploys Warship To Ensure Indian Vessels' Safety

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran as well as recent incidents related to maritime security, the Navy has deployed its warships in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to reassure the Indian vessels operating and transiting in the region, it said on Thursday.

Iran Calls Shooting Of Military Drone "Message To America", US Responds

World News | Erin Cunningham, The Washington Post | Thursday June 20, 2019

Iran shot down a U.S. naval surveillance drone near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian and U.S. officials said Thursday, adding to weeks of tensions in the Persian Gulf region amid growing concerns of a wider military confrontation.

"Have Plan B, Plan C, Plan D": Indian Oil Amid Trump Pressure On Iran

India News | Debjit Chakraborty and Unni Krishnan, Bloomberg | Tuesday July 3, 2018

One of Irans biggest oil buyers said it has enough alternative sources of crude to replace any supplies cut off by U.S. sanctions on the Persian Gulf state -- even if shipments stop completely.

Saudi Media Says Kingdom Could Turn Rival Qatar Into Island

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Thursday June 21, 2018

For more than a year, a Saudi-led bloc has staged a boycott of Qatar, accusing the Persian Gulf state of sponsoring terrorism and committing other misdeeds. As the months have dragged on, however, Qatar has proved surprisingly resistant to those punitive economic measures.

Donald Trump Fundraiser Expands US Lawsuit Accusing Qatar Of Hacking His Emails

World News | Reuters | Friday May 25, 2018

A fundraiser for US President Donald Trump on Thursday added several defendants to a lawsuit claiming the Persian Gulf state of Qatar hacked his email accounts and shared the contents with news organizations.